Insurance
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Provided by A&L Goodbody
Our Insurance group is recognised as a pre-eminent corporate insurance practice. Its expertise spans all aspects of insurance law and regulation, both contentious and non-contentious.
As one of Ireland's leading Corporate Insurance law firms, we are at the forefront of developments in the industry, offering our clients the support and assistance they need to deal with new challenges and the opportunities the changing environment brings.
We are recognised globally as a leading legal and regulatory adviser to the domestic and international insurance industry in Ireland. Our insurance group is the largest and longest established in Ireland and has been market leader since its foundation in the 1980s. Our strength lies in the breadth and depth of our technical ability and innovation. We have a large team of experienced professionals at all levels: partner, senior associate and associate. In addition to our non-contention practice, over many decades we have been regarded as a leader in dispute resolution for insurance companies. We are particularly recognised for our expertise in large or complex litigation but also for resolution of smaller disputes with potentially serious consequences, such as financial ombudsman cases that affect a large number of potential claimants.
We advise on all aspects of insurance law, regulation and disputes and our clients include many of the largest domestic and international insurers and reinsurers.
Chambers Review
A&L Goodbody has a renowned non-contentious insurance offering, acting for international insurers on all corporate and regulatory issues flowing from M&A transactions. It coordinates with foreign firms to advise on the Irish law aspects of global transactions. The team assists with portfolio transfers, and has considerable experience in re-domiciliation processes and Brexit contingency planning. The law firm has notable recent experience in regulatory issues around business interruption policies, ESG and the impact of sanctions.
Work Highlights
- A&L Goodbody acted for the Phoenix Group on the establishment and authorisation of a new life insurer in Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at A&L Goodbody is confident enough to provide advice in real time and in a practical way which can be essential to managing legal issues as they arise."
"A&L Goodbody offers excellent industry and technical knowledge."
"The team at A&L Goodbody is confident enough to provide advice in real time and in a practical way which can be essential to managing legal issues as they arise."
"A&L Goodbody offers excellent industry and technical knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
James Grennan has a terrific reputation as one of Ireland's leading insurance regulatory experts, including advising on reinsurance matters, as well as on business interruption policies, contractual issues and warranty products. He often assists insurers with the establishment of operations in Ireland as part of their Brexit contingency planning. He also has experience acting for insurers on sanctions issues.
"James Grennan has such a depth of knowledge of the law and on the operation of the insurance industry and is able to apply that in a practical way."
"He combines deep technical skill and long experience with a practical and commercial approach."
Laura Mulleady advises insurers on portfolio transfers and the establishment of Irish insurance subsidiaries. She also assists with regulatory issues, with a particular focus on ESG issues, business interruption and contractual matters.
"Laura Mulleady is practical, thorough and understands clients' businesses very well."
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